Obedience
Obedience noun - A readiness or willingness to yield to the wishes of others.
Usage example: the cowardly obedience with which the dictator's henchmen followed his every command
Receptiveness and obedience are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Receptiveness" instead a noun "Obedience".
Nearby Words: obedient, obediently
Receptiveness
Receptiveness noun - Willingness or readiness to receive (especially impressions or ideas).
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Synonyms for Receptiveness
Obedience and receptiveness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Obedience" instead a noun "Receptiveness".
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